After a lazy start to the day we set off to see Sadie doing her gymnastics at 11 am. A sore toe prevented her from performing her full repertoire but there was a lot of bouncing on the trampoline and a few feats on the bars, dressed in her beautiful pink leotard and black shorts.
John, Madeline and the girls then returned home whilst Ben and I went I search of fish tacos for lunch from Pelly's - an interesting way to eat prawns and lobster with rice, shredded cabbage and a yoghurty dressing.
The girls napped, I caught up with some sunbathing and then it was down to beach to meet up with Greg and Kathleen. Ben surfed very impressively, John swam (brr!), Sadie dug holes and the rest of us chatted and caught up with the last few years. Ben and I went to the store for supplies then back to base for a delicious barbecue prepared and cooked by Ben- he has certainly embraced the American way of life! A lovely evening in delightful company!
A rather earlier start with Sadie this morning - 6.50! Breakfast then a trip to Del Mar...
A rather earlier start with Sadie this morning - 6.50! Breakfast then a trip to Del Mar...
...which was another beautiful ocean side town with a lovely playground for Sadie and a good lunch venue for various bagels, salads, croissants and waffles. Back for the girl's nap with a shopping trip for Madeline and I whilst they slept. It was then time for a quick dip in the swimming pool...
...before returning for Sadie's teatime and an early night. Norah takes all of this in her stride but screams whenever I am in the same car as her but is quiet when John travels with her! Not sure of the significance of this but I believe that Mel had the same problem! Must be a girl thing. She is being settled for the night at the moment by Madeline which can take some time depending on how Nora is feeling and then there is homemade meat loaf and roast rosemary potatoes to look forward to! Another lovely day and the tan is coming along slowly but surely - 15 minutes is all I am doing at a time as it is so hot!! I cannot believe that we will have been here for a week tomorrow - how time flies!
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